Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Provo, UT
You deserve to live a full, authentic life that feels good. Yet, oppression & trauma often get in the way of that reality. As a therapist of color, I get it. It feels so hard to exist in a world that doesn't feel like it was designed for you. I am a trauma-informed therapist heavily influenced by queer, feminist, multicultural, and shame resilience theories. I blend evidenced-based modalities based on individual need: CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, IFS, Inner Child Framework, Family Systems Theory, Poly Vagal Theory, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
You deserve to live a full, authentic life that feels good. Yet, oppression & trauma often get in the way of that reality. As a therapist of color, I get it. It feels so hard to exist in a world that doesn't feel like it was designed for you. I am a trauma-informed therapist heavily influenced by queer, feminist, multicultural, and shame resilience theories. I blend evidenced-based modalities based on individual need: CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, IFS, Inner Child Framework, Family Systems Theory, Poly Vagal Theory, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
I take a client-centered approach to make therapy personalized and something that works for you. My philosophy is one of collaboration. It is not my race, it is your race and we go at your pace. My priority will first be you as well as creating a space that is open, valid, honest, safe, and helpful. I have training in trauma informed therapy, motivational interviewing, cultural humility, solution focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am open and accepting of all beliefs, cultures and backgrounds.
I take a client-centered approach to make therapy personalized and something that works for you. My philosophy is one of collaboration. It is not my race, it is your race and we go at your pace. My priority will first be you as well as creating a space that is open, valid, honest, safe, and helpful. I have training in trauma informed therapy, motivational interviewing, cultural humility, solution focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am open and accepting of all beliefs, cultures and backgrounds.
I use Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Experiential, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
I use Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Experiential, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
I use several different approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered approaches.
I am very passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. I personally understand the hardships that anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma & addiction can have on the everyday ability to function. I hope to help you alleviate those struggles to help you achieve the peace and fulfillment that you deserve.
I use several different approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered approaches.
I am very passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. I personally understand the hardships that anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma & addiction can have on the everyday ability to function. I hope to help you alleviate those struggles to help you achieve the peace and fulfillment that you deserve.
Other treatment modalities I specialize in are DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Prolonged Exposure therapies.
Life can definitely throw us unexpected challenges. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions or difficulty adjusting to other life challenges perhaps I can help. I treat my clients as "unique individuals" not as "a diagnosis." My intent is to help you heal so you may "thrive" not just "survive."
Other treatment modalities I specialize in are DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Prolonged Exposure therapies.
Life can definitely throw us unexpected challenges. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions or difficulty adjusting to other life challenges perhaps I can help. I treat my clients as "unique individuals" not as "a diagnosis." My intent is to help you heal so you may "thrive" not just "survive."
In working with clients, I find success with integrating components of ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and DBT skills.
As a therapist at Scenic View Clinic, a significant portion of clients I work with are on the autism spectrum and/or managing other neurodiversities. In conjunction with these specializations, I am affirming of LGBTQ+ clients, and bring expertise working with clients with intellectual disabilities, chronic illness including diabetes, and dual diagnoses.
In working with clients, I find success with integrating components of ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and DBT skills.
As a therapist at Scenic View Clinic, a significant portion of clients I work with are on the autism spectrum and/or managing other neurodiversities. In conjunction with these specializations, I am affirming of LGBTQ+ clients, and bring expertise working with clients with intellectual disabilities, chronic illness including diabetes, and dual diagnoses.
Justin Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604 (Online Only)
Looking for a therapist who specializes in addressing childhood trauma? Justin, a graduate of Brigham Young University with his Masters in Social Work, is a committed professional who offers a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Fluent in Spanish and Autplay certified, Justin believes in the power of relationships for healing and recovery. In each session, his aim is to foster a safe and supportive client-centered environment to empower individuals.
Looking for a therapist who specializes in addressing childhood trauma? Justin, a graduate of Brigham Young University with his Masters in Social Work, is a committed professional who offers a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Fluent in Spanish and Autplay certified, Justin believes in the power of relationships for healing and recovery. In each session, his aim is to foster a safe and supportive client-centered environment to empower individuals.
I blend evidenced based modalities based on individual need: DBT, ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction and expressive therapies.
Experience includes psychotherapy and advocacy in community mental health, University settings, and a private group practice centering LGBTQ+ and other marginalized identities. My clinical interest/expertise include body liberation, fat acceptance, religious trauma, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ concerns, accessing trans affirmative care, complex trauma, disordered eating, and is poly/kink informed.
I blend evidenced based modalities based on individual need: DBT, ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction and expressive therapies.
Experience includes psychotherapy and advocacy in community mental health, University settings, and a private group practice centering LGBTQ+ and other marginalized identities. My clinical interest/expertise include body liberation, fat acceptance, religious trauma, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ concerns, accessing trans affirmative care, complex trauma, disordered eating, and is poly/kink informed.
I use attachment based therapy and motivational interviewing as well as skills from CBT and DBT.
Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.
I use attachment based therapy and motivational interviewing as well as skills from CBT and DBT.
Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.
I use a combination of ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, CBT, and DBT (including offering comprehensive DBT treatment).
Many of us long for deeper connections, for more authentic living, or to break old patterns that no longer serve. We try and try, but something continues to get in the way. It could be unhelpful thoughts, intense emotions, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, lack of skills, etc. My goal is to start where my clients are at and to listen deeply in order to accurately assess how we can best work together. I offer a compassionate, objective perspective to help you see more than the things that have you stuck.
I use a combination of ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, CBT, and DBT (including offering comprehensive DBT treatment).
Many of us long for deeper connections, for more authentic living, or to break old patterns that no longer serve. We try and try, but something continues to get in the way. It could be unhelpful thoughts, intense emotions, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, lack of skills, etc. My goal is to start where my clients are at and to listen deeply in order to accurately assess how we can best work together. I offer a compassionate, objective perspective to help you see more than the things that have you stuck.
I am skilled in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Art and Play Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
For nearly a decade, I’ve been dedicated to supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs. My approach is to work alongside you in finding and nurturing your strengths while addressing and releasing the burdens from the past that are impacting your present. I’m passionate about guiding you through a deeper understanding of anxiety and depression, not just to manage these feelings, but to truly begin feeling more at ease and empowered in your daily life.
I am skilled in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Art and Play Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
For nearly a decade, I’ve been dedicated to supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs. My approach is to work alongside you in finding and nurturing your strengths while addressing and releasing the burdens from the past that are impacting your present. I’m passionate about guiding you through a deeper understanding of anxiety and depression, not just to manage these feelings, but to truly begin feeling more at ease and empowered in your daily life.
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Ariana Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84606 (Online Only)
My practice is informed by various evidence-based modalities, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Have you felt stuck in your journey to healing? I am dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting resilience. I have a passion for making a difference and believe in the power of therapy to facilitate healing and growth. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards your personal goals. I am committed to helping individuals on their journey to wellness and self-discovery, utilizing a holistic and client-centered approach.
My practice is informed by various evidence-based modalities, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Have you felt stuck in your journey to healing? I am dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting resilience. I have a passion for making a difference and believe in the power of therapy to facilitate healing and growth. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards your personal goals. I am committed to helping individuals on their journey to wellness and self-discovery, utilizing a holistic and client-centered approach.
Jamie Harline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84601 (Online Only)
Looking for a therapist who offers a unique blend of effective therapeutic methods and humor? Meet Jamie Harline, a dedicated therapist who believes you are your own best therapist. Their approach is interactive as Jamie provides tools and methods that pave the path forward. Their therapeutic methods include cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, EMDR, and ABA therapies. They believe laughter can be a powerful tool in nurturing growth and uses it to create an approachable, relaxed therapy atmosphere.
Looking for a therapist who offers a unique blend of effective therapeutic methods and humor? Meet Jamie Harline, a dedicated therapist who believes you are your own best therapist. Their approach is interactive as Jamie provides tools and methods that pave the path forward. Their therapeutic methods include cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, EMDR, and ABA therapies. They believe laughter can be a powerful tool in nurturing growth and uses it to create an approachable, relaxed therapy atmosphere.
I work with couples and individuals. I have experience working with veterans through their trauma (childhood abuse, Sexual trauma, combat trauma, etc.), couples with communication issues, and individuals with trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
I work with couples and individuals. I have experience working with veterans through their trauma (childhood abuse, Sexual trauma, combat trauma, etc.), couples with communication issues, and individuals with trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
One of the most important protective factors against most mental health concerns is having a support system full of safe and genuine relationships. I believe that the quality of the relationships you have with others and with yourself ultimately impacts your quality of life. I can be but one of those pillars of support as I help empower individuals and families to take control of their own life and make of it what they so desire! I want to provide a safe space where you can unlearn and rethink the unsafe behaviors/thought processes that have kept you safe in the past but continue to hold you back from realizing your full potential.
One of the most important protective factors against most mental health concerns is having a support system full of safe and genuine relationships. I believe that the quality of the relationships you have with others and with yourself ultimately impacts your quality of life. I can be but one of those pillars of support as I help empower individuals and families to take control of their own life and make of it what they so desire! I want to provide a safe space where you can unlearn and rethink the unsafe behaviors/thought processes that have kept you safe in the past but continue to hold you back from realizing your full potential.
Brianna Renae Nuttall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604 (Online Only)
Healing comes when we are compassionate towards ourselves, accepting of our emotional experience, and we feel worthy of change. I strive to cultivate self-compassion within my clients by providing them a validating space as they gain skills to empower themselves. I work with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, grief/loss, mindful eating, and healing from painful relationships. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider through Postpartum Support International, which means I have extensive training in helping all parents navigate concerns regarding fertility, pregnancy/infant loss, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
Healing comes when we are compassionate towards ourselves, accepting of our emotional experience, and we feel worthy of change. I strive to cultivate self-compassion within my clients by providing them a validating space as they gain skills to empower themselves. I work with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, grief/loss, mindful eating, and healing from painful relationships. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider through Postpartum Support International, which means I have extensive training in helping all parents navigate concerns regarding fertility, pregnancy/infant loss, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
I believe that real growth and deep change is possible with the right therapeutic relationship. I love witnessing this growth and change my clients experience in therapy. Through this process, my clients heal past wounds, overcome addictive tendencies, and connect more deeply to themselves and others.
I believe that real growth and deep change is possible with the right therapeutic relationship. I love witnessing this growth and change my clients experience in therapy. Through this process, my clients heal past wounds, overcome addictive tendencies, and connect more deeply to themselves and others.
Taylor Cordova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, EMDR, ART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.
Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.
Sam Ryland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84606
Sam has been doing therapy since 2008 in his home country of Australia and in the United States. His main goal is to help clients feel safe and comfortable and identify practical and realistic changes to improve their lives. With couples and families, Sam helps clients move from feeling hurt and stuck to feeling safe and connected. Sam also specializes in working with neurodivergent clients.
Sam has been doing therapy since 2008 in his home country of Australia and in the United States. His main goal is to help clients feel safe and comfortable and identify practical and realistic changes to improve their lives. With couples and families, Sam helps clients move from feeling hurt and stuck to feeling safe and connected. Sam also specializes in working with neurodivergent clients.
Lourdes received her master's degree at Utah Valley University. She has experience working in elementary schools. Lourdes enjoys working with children, teens and adults. Lourdes has experience working with clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, depression, life stressors, body image, and anxiety. She has experience bringing support to individuals who have a family member who struggles with their mental health.
Lourdes received her master's degree at Utah Valley University. She has experience working in elementary schools. Lourdes enjoys working with children, teens and adults. Lourdes has experience working with clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, depression, life stressors, body image, and anxiety. She has experience bringing support to individuals who have a family member who struggles with their mental health.
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.